Woz01 3,589 Posted November 28, 2017 If a 9pt average for gp rider's as been agreed I presume it includes rider already riding in this country . Also if the bspa walk's away from a TV deal that would make a TV deal in the future look very bleak indeed imo It seems it's just for GP riders who didn't ride here last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted November 28, 2017 It seems it's just for GP riders who didn't ride here last season. Is that not discrimination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woz01 3,589 Posted November 28, 2017 Is that not discrimination. No theyve just been reassessed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CookieIpswich 249 Posted November 28, 2017 And there lies the heart of the problem. Buster is either too busy, or set on everything always being done his way ( very arrogant if actually so ) and although he often asks for 'feedback'. it's paying lip service to the idea and anything that comes in is ignored. With no mega bucks TV deal likely the PPV could add significantly to the budget of many tracks AND let speedway UK genuinely enter the 21st Century. JC says he looked at it five years ago as a back up plan - but it has seemingly been left at the back of the shed to go rusty. I have a company who are set up ready to do PPV also Even if they did PPV for the BSPA event meetings it would bring in revenue not everyone can make a British final or riders championship event Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattK 3,447 Posted November 28, 2017 I know this goes against everything then BSPA stand for - but why don't they put PPV out to tender and see what responses they get? On a side note, when was the last time BSPA/GoSpeed publiclly advertised any commercial opportunities? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CookieIpswich 249 Posted November 28, 2017 GoSpeed are not good for the sport along with alot of other things 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waytogo28 2,054 Posted November 28, 2017 Either the BSPA have brass faced cheek and want to pump up the value of Speedway GB to a broadcaster or in their dreams they see it has having fabulous commercial value. Either way it's not treating the broadcaster as being very intelligent. I should think there are deal makers at BT who could eat the BSPA for breakfast ( and that is just an intern ). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axeman 12 Posted November 28, 2017 Well done to whoever No TV deal this year. Pay / Points capped for riders. New this year, any "GP star" who wants to ride in GB this coming season will have to pay a Minimum £100.00 for each meeting to help the promoters make ends meet !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted November 29, 2017 Kelvin has confirmed that he's doing the GPs, so that's one bit of racing you'll get to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted November 29, 2017 BT negotiations continue but British speedway needs BT more than the other way round in my opinion. 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted November 29, 2017 Kelvin has confirmed that he's doing the GPs, so that's one bit of racing you'll get to see. I do hope so.Saturday nights without SGP wouldn't be the same. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted November 29, 2017 I do hope so.Saturday nights without SGP wouldn't be the same. monday night as well without speedway wont be the same either even though i still go on a weds at poole live Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyderd 1,216 Posted November 29, 2017 monday night as well without speedway wont be the same either even though i still go on a weds at poole live Many a monday night meeting has been poor viewing, especially to people who don't follow our sport. All tracks can produce decent racing when prepared good. The AGM 's never seem to come up with ruling's that all tracks should be prepared to a minimum standard,those falling short should face a fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ray c 2,299 Posted November 29, 2017 Many a monday night meeting has been poor viewing, especially to people who don't follow our sport. All tracks can produce decent racing when prepared good. The AGM 's never seem to come up with ruling's that all tracks should be prepared to a minimum standard,those falling short should face a fine.must agree last season was very patchy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midland Red 2,383 Posted November 29, 2017 I do hope so.Saturday nights without SGP wouldn't be the same.Saturday nights without Belle Vue, Coventry, Swindon, Kings Lynn etc have never been the sameThat should be THE night for track attending Friday nights too, Wolverhampton, Hackney etc Ah them good old days! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites